2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 527 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
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2005 Opel Zafira | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Opel | Tata |
Model | Zafira | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |